Academic calendar
Quarter 1 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 27, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Quarter 1 2026Relevant now
- Quarter 2 2026-2027
- Quarter 3 2027
- Quarter 4 2027
Campus language
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Showing 10 of 10 terms
A
- ASB
- Associated Student Body; the student government responsible for school events and clubs.
B
- BSU
- Black Student Union; a student organization focused on the culture and community of Black students.
F
- FHS
- The standard abbreviation for Franklin High School used in writing and digital communication.
G
- GSA
- Gender and Sexuality Alliance; a student-led club for LGBTQ+ students and their allies.
M
- MEChA
- Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán; a club promoting Chicano/a identity and higher education.
Q
- Quakers
- The official school mascot and the collective name used for the student body and athletic teams.
S
- SUN
- Schools Uniting Neighborhoods; a program providing after-school clubs, academic support, and community resources.
T
- The Caf
- The main cafeteria where school meals are served and students congregate during lunch.
- The Post
- Short for 'The Franklin Post,' the school's award-winning student-run newspaper.
- The Student Store
- A student-run shop on campus that sells snacks, drinks, and Franklin-branded apparel.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Canvas
- The digital learning management system where students find assignments, course materials, and grades.
- fhs_cafeteria
- FHS Cafeteria
- Late Start
- A modified schedule, typically on specific Wednesdays, where the school day begins later than usual for staff meetings.
- Student ID
- Required identification for checking out library books, purchasing lunch, and entering school dances.
- The Bowl
- The school's iconic sunken athletic stadium and track field, used for football, soccer, and track meets.
- The Gym
- The athletic wing containing the basketball courts and physical education facilities.
- The Main Building
- The primary historic structure of the campus housing the main office, auditorium, and most classrooms.
- TriMet
- The Portland regional transit system; most students use TriMet buses or the MAX light rail to commute to campus.
- Tutorial
- A designated 50-minute block of time on Tuesdays and Thursdays for students to meet with teachers for extra help.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Quarter 1 2026 runs Aug 24, 2026 – Oct 27, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 10 approved campus terms and 9 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.